Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left patellar tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and his left knee instability is rated at 20 percent. The appeal for a higher rating for left patellar tendonitis was denied, while the initial 20 percent rating for left knee instability was granted.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected fracture of the left ring finger, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx, finding it at least as likely as not that the condition was caused by exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

Your appeal for service connection for a sleep-related disability has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating of right foot strain due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's bone spur is being evaluated for direct service connection, while his strain needs a VA examination to assess its severity.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decision is made.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection of left hip arthritis and a left lower extremity disability, including left leg venous insufficiency. The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran wishes to withdraw all remaining issues.

The Board has vacated the July 2020 decision due to an error in finding that the Veteran was eligible for the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP). The claim is being remanded for further development and readjudication.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for the loss of visual acuity due to astigmatism, finding that it was aggravated by a period of service.

The Board has granted a higher 30 percent rating for the decubitus ulcer of the left foot, but has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lung disability, specifically his centrilobular emphysema. The VA needs to provide additional opinions addressing both exposure to aviation fuel and herbicides (Agent Orange).

The Board denied service connection for cancer of the esophagus and stomach, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability. The claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis was also denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral vision impairment, including whether it is related to service or his service-connected chronic myelogenous leukemia.

The Veteran's left elbow disability is rated at 30 percent from October 16, 2020. The Board granted a temporary total rating for surgery requiring convalescence from October 19, 2018 to November 26, 2018 and denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and a need for further development of the record, including obtaining an updated VA treatment records and possibly scheduling a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral heloma molle of the feet, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active service.

The Board dismissed the claim for reimbursement of private dental expenses incurred in April 2003 as it is not payable as a matter of law due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to April 21, 2017, for service connection of decreased lung capacity, shortness of breath, and residuals of pneumonia was denied as the earliest possible effective date is April 21, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of the issue regarding the creation of an overpayment debt, specifically whether it was properly created and if there was sole administrative error.